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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. FEATURES OF THE PROLIFE PA3 BACKLIGHT
The Digital Blood Pressure Monitor Prolife PA3 Backlight (with integrated date/
time display) is a fully automatic, digital blood pressure measuring device for use
on the upper arm, which enables very fast and reliable oscillometric measure-
ment of the systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as the pulse frequency.
The device offers a very high and clinical tested measurement accuracy and has
been designed to provide a maximum of user–friendliness.
The device is intended for clinical, home and other use.
Before using, please read through this instruction manual carefully and then
keep it in a safe place. For further questions on the subject of blood pressure
and its measurement, please contact your doctor.
If you have any further questions related to the interpretation of the blood pres-
sure readings and its measurement process, please contact your doctor.
ATTENTION!
1.2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SELF–MEASUREMENT
• Use of non-original components may cause malfunction of the device
and reading errors.
• If the cuff replacement is required, use only the original one.
• The device is not designed to measure the pressure in newborns.
• Twisting of the connecting tube may affect the blood pressure meas-
urement results.
• Do not put a cuff on the limb in case of the skin puncture (wounds).
• Putting a cuff on body area with a vascular catheter or anastomosis (arteri-
ovenous fistula) may cause impaired circulation and harm to health.
• It is not recommended to measure the pressure on the limb, if other
medical electrical equipment (device) is connected to it. Inflating the cuff
may temporarily disable this equipment.
• Make sure the blood circulation in the limb is not disturbed for a long
period during the operation of the device.
• The device is not intended for simultaneous use with high-frequency
surgical equipment in the operating room.